Category: Hike Route 2 – Trans Swiss Trail
The Trans Swiss trail (National Route 2) is a 488 kilometer, 32 Stage trail that completely crosses Switzerland. It starts near the French border in Porrentruy, crosses through the German speaking areas, and ends near the Italian border in Mendriso.
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A summary of hiking the complete Trans Swiss trail (National Route 2), a 488 kilometer, 32 Stage trail that completely crosses Switzerland from Porrentruy to Mendriso.
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Stage 32 of the Trans Swiss trail is 12 km long with 860 m ascent and 800 m descent and goes from Morcote to Mendriso (including a ferry ride from Morcote to Brusino Arsizio, Funivia).
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Stage 31 of the Trans Swiss trail is 12 km long with 840 m ascent and 880 m descent and goes from Lugano (Paradiso) to Morcote. This was one of prettiest hikes of the entire Trans Swiss Trail with some absolutely stunning views from the top of Monte San Salvatore.
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Stage 30 of the Trans Swiss trail is 5 km long with 220 m ascent and 220 m descent and goes from Tessereste to Lugano (Comano).
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Stage 29 of the Trans Swiss trail is 24 km long with 1400 m ascent and 1100 m descent and goes from Bellinzona to Tesserete. We did this as a two day hike with an overnight in Isone.
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Stage 28 of the Trans Swiss trail is 25 km long with 120 m ascent and 170 m descent and goes from Biasca to Bellinzona.
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Stage 27 of the Trans Swiss trail is 18 km long with 440 m ascent and 1150 m descent and goes from Anzonico to Biasca.
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Stage 26 of the Trans Swiss trail is 12 km long with 600 m ascent and 740 m descent and goes from Osco to Anzonico.
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Stage 25 of the Trans Swiss trail is 18 km long with 760 m ascent and 760 m descent and goes from Airolo to Osco.
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Stage 24 of the Trans Swiss trail is 7 km long with 20 m ascent and 950 m descent and goes from Passo del San Gottardo (top of the Gotthard Pass) to Airolo.
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Stage 23 of the Trans Swiss trail is 13 km long with 720 m ascent and 120 m descent and goes from Andermatt to Passo del San Gottardo (top of the Gotthard Pass).
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Stage 22 of the Trans Swiss trail is 10 km long with 680 m ascent and 150 m descent and goes from Wassen to Andermatt. Along the way, the Schöllenenschlucht gorge and the Teufelsbrücke (Devil’s Bridge) were particularly dramatic.